| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for forming a TPE skin-containing composite, the method comprising: forming a skin layer having at least one surface and having a thermoplastic elastomer and an adhesion promoter; providing a foam layer; and forming the foam layer The surface of the skin layer is formed to form the TPE skinned composite. Additives, such as organic decane compounds, may be added as appropriate to further improve adhesion between the skin layer and the foam. The present invention also provides a TPE skinned composite comprising a skin layer having a thermoplastic elastomer and an adhesion promoter, the thermoplastic elastomer being present in an amount greater than 90 wt.%, based on the total weight of the skin layer; And the adhesion promoter is present in an amount of from 0.5 wt.% to 10 wt.%. |